A Foodie Transmigrated into the Palace-Chapter 869: Uncovering the Truth

Thousands of miles traveled to the Great Chu Dynasty.

The King of Western Xia seems to have been unwell all along.

Upon entering the Capital City, all kinds of illnesses befell him.

However, this particular illness appeared somewhat unusual.

Ye Tang, as the envoy of the Great Chu Dynasty, naturally came to visit.

On this morning.

Ye Tang brought the Emperor’s personally bestowed supplements, heading to the guest house.

Upon entering, the Imperial Physician was already present.

Due to the Western Xia King’s poor health, the Emperor appointed several Imperial Physicians to attend to him closely.

After mutual greetings.

Ye Tang personally presented the supplements.

"This is a token from our Emperor, please the King of Western Xia must accept it!"

The Western Xia King lay on the bed, looking quite pale, and hurriedly rose upon hearing.

"Quickly! Someone, take the items!"

The attendant promptly responded and stepped forward to receive them.

The Western Xia King struggled to sit up.

"General Ye, please have a seat!"

Ye Tang smiled faintly, thanked him, and sat to one side. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

The next part involved showing concern for the illness.

Then saying auspicious words like ’wish you speedy recovery.’

The Western Xia King was considered gracious, with a very sincere attitude.

Ye Tang displayed a good attitude too, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.

After a while.

The group was conversing.

Prince Jin entered from outside, holding a bowl of medicine.

He appeared a bit disheveled, sweat glistening on his forehead, carefully holding the bowl, afraid of spilling.

He entered and went straight to the bedside.

"Brother! The medicine is here!"

The Western Xia King’s expression flashed a complex look, which quickly vanished.

Prince Jin planned to hand the medicine to the Western Xia King.

Unfortunately, midway, he suddenly recalled something.

He slapped his forehead sharply:

"Oh no! Over there is full of firewood, what if it catches fire?!"

After speaking, he naturally placed the medicine bowl on the table beside Ye Tang and instructed.

"General Ye, please hand the medicine to my Imperial Brother, I must go and check immediately!"

Ye Tang intended to refuse, but he had already hurriedly left.

She looked at the medicine bowl, then at the critically ill Western Xia King.

Unknowingly, she felt a bit of sympathy?!

She smiled bitterly.

Well, just a small gesture!

Without choice, Ye Tang had to personally hand it over!

The Western Xia King’s face was somewhat ashen.

Almost without hesitation, he took the medicine and drank it directly.

Perhaps it was too bitter, his expression was very distorted.

Ye Tang turned around, finding nothing, then handed him a cup of water to rinse his mouth.

She also handed him a cloth to wipe his mouth!

After everything was arranged, the Western Xia King finally sighed deeply.

"Thanks for your effort, General Ye!"

Ye Tang smiled faintly.

"It’s just a small effort, nothing worth mentioning!!"

The Western Xia King smiled slightly, not saying more!

Ye Tang spoke again.

"The Imperial Physician says you are unaccustomed to the climate and the medicine sent today is for nourishment!"

"Later, let the attendants brew it for you, and I expect you’ll recover soon!"

The Western Xia King laughed bitterly upon hearing.

"Recover? Haha, you don’t understand!"

"However... it’s been hard on you, General Ye!"

For unknown reasons, upon seeing Ye Tang, he felt a sense of familiarity.

It was as if he had seen her a long time ago.

Or perhaps her brows and eyes resembled someone he knew?

The Western Xia King did not deliberate further.

Ye Tang found it hard to understand.

"Hard on me?"

Thinking: The Western Xia King’s words seem hard to comprehend!

The Western Xia King refused to explain further.

He shut his eyes and only mentioned he was tired.

Ye Tang, seeing this, could only rise and leave.

...

It was initially a normal visit to a sick person.

But Ye Tang never expected, she had already fallen into someone’s trap.

That night, news from the guest house arrived at the palace, saying the Western Xia King had been poisoned.

This news was like a huge stone thrown into the calm lake, instantly stirring up waves.

Everyone was stunned.

The Western Xia King poisoned?

The Western Xia King poisoned while in the Great Chu Dynasty?!

If not handled well, it’s not just a matter of two nations turning hostile.

If something unfortunate happens to the Western Xia King.

The Great Chu Dynasty would not be able to clear its name even with a thousand explanations!

At that time, the surrounding nations’ opinions could drown you!

After that, who would dare visit?

No matter how mighty the Great Chu Dynasty is, it’s not overwhelmingly superior.

Therefore... Zhao Junyao took this matter very seriously!

He issued orders upon receiving the news that night.

The Ministry of Justice, Dali Temple must immediately dispatch people to investigate.

Additionally...

Ye Tang, directly associated with this matter, had to be detained first.

Regarding this, Zhao Junyao was deeply pained.

Ye Tang may only be a Fifth Rank General.

But ultimately, she was someone he trusted and personally promoted.

There’s no reason for her to take the blame for this incident.

But, in this situation, he had no choice.

However...

Zhao Junyao was no fool either.

This incident had many suspicious points, likely a conspiracy behind it.

Thus, early the next day, he personally went to visit!

...

When Zhao Junyao arrived, the Western Xia King was already unconscious.

He frowned and asked Imperial Doctor Zhang.

"What is the situation, what poison was used?"

Imperial Doctor Zhang quickly clasped his hands.

"Replying to the Emperor, it was arsenic..."

"Fortunately, the amount was small; I urgently fed him emetic medication, inducing vomiting multiple times!"

"At this moment, his life is no longer in danger!"

"However, since it is arsenic, the Western Xia King’s recovery may take over a month!"

Zhao Junyao relaxed upon hearing that there was no threat to life.

He responded with a mild affirmation.

Then turned to ask the Ministry of Justice and Dali Temple officials.

"What did you find from last night?"

The two officials looked at each other, both feeling immense pressure.

"Replying to the Emperor!"

"Last night, except..."

"Except for General Ye, no one visited the guest house!"

"That bowl of medicine was personally brewed by Prince Jin, and only passed through General Ye’s hands..."

In fact, the answer was already emerging.

But Zhao Junyao did not believe!

Compared to these fabricated appearances, he trusted his own judgment more.

However, now was not the time for argument.

Zhao Junyao remained composed.

With a slight nod, "I understand!"

He intended to leave.

Prince Jin and Hai Feng immediately stopped him.

"Emperor of Great Chu, you must make a decision for us!"

"Our monarch has always been gracious, mindful of the people, even unwilling to blame the servants around him!"

"Unknown who acted with malice, trying to harm our King!"

"Please Emperor of Great Chu promptly identify the perpetrator and do us justice!"

"Indeed!" Hai Feng, filled with righteous indignation.

At this moment, she had already cried red-eyed.

"Emperor of Great Chu, I’m speaking clearly!"

"This time, if the culprit who wants to harm my Imperial Uncle is found, I, Hai Feng, will show no mercy!"

Zhao Junyao coolly cast her a glance and smiled lightly.

"Oh?!"

"I hope, then, Commandery Princess shall show no mercy!"

"Indeed!"

Hai Feng exclaimed angrily!

Zhao Junyao said no more and walked away!

Hai Feng fuming turned, watching his departing figure.

Her heart was further stirred.

Unfortunately...

Hai Feng bit her lip.

’Unfortunately, not only do I like you, but I also hate you!’